Category: Life & Culture
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THE CFF/DGC CANADA PARTY RED CARPET with special guest DJ Amanda Brugel from The Handmaid’s Tale@The Fifth Social Club, 225 Richmond Street West-Sunday, September 9,2018
The theme was totally “CANUCK”, for this TIFF event. Guests were notified and they obeyed !…..“No posers, just hosers! “ This was the most unapologetically Canadian event during TIFF! On Sunday, September 9 at The Fifth Social Club, the CFF and DGC presented The CFF Canada Party at TIFF celebrating homegrown Canadian talent who have…
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NKPR-“IT HOUSE x PRODUCERS BALL “TORONTO FILM FESTIVAL EVENT in Partnership with Rolling Stone-Thurs.,Sept.6th,2018
NKPR IT House x Producers Ball Portrait Studio in Partnership with Rolling Stone, kicked off on September 6 and ran through September 8, in collaboration with Scott Brothers Entertainment (Brother vs. Brother, Property Brothers at Home), NKPR co-create a landmark destination, the IT House x Producers Ball. We were invited to the Media Day: Thursday,…
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Bask-It-Style@Thompson Hotel-Wed.,Sept.5th,2018
On Wednesday, September 5 we were invited to the annual media day for Bask-It-Style, not your traditional gifting, as it kick starts people on the go for the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), one less thing to worry about while in town promoting their films and schmoozing with their peers – collecting new products. And…
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FanExpo @ MTCC (Aug 30 – Sep 3, 2018)
by Alon Weiss photography by Bill Kwan As summer comes to a close, it’s once again time for geeks to unite in their love of comics, video games, anime, sci-fi and all things that are a testament to the power of imagination. Labor Day weekend from Aug 30 to Sep 2, geeks and fans gathered…
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THE Canadian National Exhibition@CNE Grounds-Aug.17th-Sept. 3rd,2018
It was 18 days of fun and we really enjoyed the traditional “end of summer “ fair ! A picket line of strikers, some inclement weather and heavy traffic jams didn’t hamper the 140th edition of the CNE, from Aug.17th-Sept. 3rd. A wide variety of entertainment & events, concerts & celebrity chef demonstrations, midway rides &…
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Halifax-based Christina Martin is a multi-award winning singer-songwriter ! Her New Album-“Impossible To Hold”,Out today-Friday, August 24th,2018!,and a number of East-Coast dates for now !
Halifax-based Christina Martin is a multi-award winning singer-songwriter whose style has been described as an effortless union between Americana and Rock. She has her brand new album, Impossible To Hold, out today, and a number of east-coast dates for now. Following two years of touring across Germany, Poland, The Netherlands, The UK, Switzerland, Austria, France…
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INDIA DAY FESTIVAL AND GRAND PARADE DRAWS THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE TO CITY HALL-Sunday,August 19th, 2018
Photo Credits: by Nisarg Lakhmani / Nisarg Media Productions Panorama India presented India’s culture and heritage to mark India’s Independence Day The colours and festivities of India shaded City Hall on Sunday when more than 75,000 people participated in the Indian Day festival and Grand Parade to mark India’s 71st Independence Day. Organized by Panorama…
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Virtual Reality for Seniors at Yee Hong@ Yee Hong Centre for Geriatric Care has launched a new Virtual Reality for Seniors (VRS) Program-Mon.,Aug.20th,2018
. Funded by the government of Ontario through the Seniors Community Grant Program, this virtual reality program is the first of its kind and aims to provide a platform where seniors can learn to use virtual reality technology and engage with others in their community. Unlike the therapeutic focus of other virtual reality initiatives in…
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THE KENSINGTON MARKET JAZZ FESTIVAL 2018, with 400 musicians playing over 200 shows is less than a month away! It starts Friday, Saturday, Sunday September 14th, 15th& 16th
THE KENSINGTON MARKET JAZZ FESTIVAL 2018, where 400 musicians play over 200 shows is less than a month away! It starts Friday, Saturday, Sunday September 14, 15, 16, and this year will be the best one yet. Deemed by Brad Wheeler of the Globe and Mail as “wildly successful,” the new kid on the Toronto…
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Muskoka Comic-Con (The Muskokacon)-Saturday, Aug. 4,2018@The Bracebridge Memorial Arena
The first-ever Muskoka Comic-Con ( The Muskokacon )took place on Saturday, Aug. 4,2018 at the Bracebridge Memorial Arena, 169 James St. www.muskokacon.com. Over 125 vendors from all over Ontario were in Bracebridge on Saturday. A great crowd had their “geek on” and dresses up for the huge cosplay contest and there were live superhero wrestling at the…
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Ottawa’s Tribe Royal and their new double A-Side, “The Road To Muscle Shoals”
“The Road To Muscle Shoals” Was Worth It for Ottawa’s Tribe Royal Featuring Famed Producer Norbert Putnam and GRAMMY Award-winning engineer Jimmy Nutt, Two Part Mini Doc Captures the Band’s Journey to Create New Double A-Side Double A-Side — “Good To Me” & “Holding On” Documentary — The Road To Muscle Shoals — Part I & — Part…
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WE STOLE THE FIRE | Think Tank Gallery x El Silencio Mezcal Partner up to bring you a molotov cocktail machine
Politically, environmentally, culturally, economically—this has been one of the most tumultuous times in modern history. For many it has felt like the fire, so to speak, has been getting dimmed. Starting July 30, Think Tank Gallery will be launching a series of immersive art activations on Melrose Ave drawing Angelenos into a full on revolution…
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Honey Jam presents-GRAMMY®️ Award-nominated soul singer, songwriter, and pianist Marsha Ambrosius Thursday July 26, 2018
GRAMMY®️ Award-nominated soul singer, songwriter, and pianist Marsha Ambrosius catalogs two transformative years via the 16 impassioned, irresistible, and inimitable anthems comprising her third full-length album and first for Entertainment One (eOne)—NYLA. Nearly two decades in the game set the stage for this story. After co-founding the gold-certified and influential Floetry, Marsha went from penning…
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LIGHT IN THE ATTIC RECORDS TEAMS WITH SUNDANCE SELECTS TO RELEASE THE SOUNDTRACK TO BLAZE, ETHAN HAWKE’S AWARD-WINNING FILM ABOUT LEGENDARY TEXAS SONGWRITER, BLAZE FOLEY BLAZE: ORIGINAL CAST RECORDING, AVAILABLE ON VINYL, CD, AND DIGITAL SEPTEMBER 21st
LIGHT IN THE ATTIC RECORDS TEAMS WITH SUNDANCE SELECTS TO RELEASE THE SOUNDTRACK TO BLAZE, ETHAN HAWKE’S AWARD-WINNING FILM ABOUT LEGENDARY TEXAS SONGWRITER, BLAZE FOLEY BLAZE: ORIGINAL CAST RECORDING, AVAILABLE ON VINYL, CD, AND DIGITAL SEPTEMBER 21st FEATURES NEW RECORDINGS OF CLASSIC BLAZE FOLEY COMPOSITIONS AND INCLUDES FOLEY-INSPIRED “DRUNKEN ANGEL” (LUCINDA WILLIAMS) PERFORMED BY…
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Stars Crowd Red Carpet, Party for West Coast Premiere of Sony Pictures Classics’ THE WIFE Hosted by Rakuten Kobo, Ahmad Tea, and Bartenura Wines.
All photos credit Michael Simon, Startraks photo Stars Crowd Red Carpet, Party for West Coast Premiere of Sony Pictures Classics’ THE WIFE Hosted by Rakuten Kobo, Ahmad Tea, and Bartenura Wines In a harbinger of early awards buzz for director Björn Runge’s film for Sony Pictures Classics, THE WIFE, A-list celebrities turned out in force…
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Lead Guitarist from Metallica Brings Coveted Cinema Art Collection to the ROM It’s Alive! Classic Horror and Sci-Fi Art from the Kirk Hammett Collectionmakes its Canadian debut at the Royal Ontario Museum in July 2019
Lead Guitarist from Metallica Brings Coveted Cinema Art Collection to the ROM It’s Alive! Classic Horror and Sci-Fi Art from the Kirk Hammett Collectionmakes its Canadian debut at the Royal Ontario Museum in July 2019 Metallica’s Kirk Hammett holds one of the most significant archives of classic horror and sci-fi cinema art in the world.…
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Miami Beach, Florida: From July 12th-16th 2018, Swim Week powered by Art Hearts Fashion transformed South Beach into a swimwear Wonderland
Massive Expansion For Swim Week Miami Swim Week Powered By Art Hearts Fashion Miami Beach, Florida: From July 12th-16th 2018, Swim Week powered by Art Hearts Fashion transformed South Beach into a swimwear wonderland. Designers, buyers, and industry professionals from around the world flocked to Miami Swim Week’s annual swim and resort wear event. Art…
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Transgender Artists DreamStates ask: ‘What’s “Normal” anyway?’ Ohio-based Indie Pop Duo Share Inspiring Message in New Video — Out Now!
Transgender Artists DreamStates ask: ‘What’s “Normal” anyway?’ Ohio-based Indie Pop Duo Share Inspiring Message in New Video — Out Now! “Celestial vocals…” — Indie Music Nation “Love the narrative through this!” — SSG Music “This is going on our playlist!” — Rock the Pigeon “Could see this on a broadway stage play!” — comeherefloyd “Great…
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JANELLE KROLL DEBUTS MESMERIZING CGI-ANIMATED VIDEO FOR “WALK WITH YOU”
SOULFUL ALTERNATIVE POP SINGER-SONGWRITER JANELLE KROLL DEBUTS MESMERIZING CGI-ANIMATED VIDEO FOR “WALK WITH YOU” VIDEO PRODUCED IN COLLABORATION WITH APPLE MUSIC LAUNCHES FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN WITH THE NATURE CONSERVANCY Soulful alternative pop singer-songwriter JANELLE KROLL is sharing a powerful message with the debut of a mesmerizing, entirely CGI-animated music video for her latest single, “Walk…
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Provincial Camps Press Play on Fuzz Pop! Fuzz Pop is available now!
Saint John, NB Indie Rockers Release Sophomore Album — Available Now! “Powerful” — Rocktails “Nice, gritty edge to it” — For the Rabbits “Really dig the vox on this track” — BIRP.FM “The fuzziness is very welcome” — Destroy // Exist “Absolutely in love with the guitar line through this song” —…
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